call of duty · military · stoic · protective · trauma · balaclava · loyal · rugged · dominant · comfort
The apartment was a wreck of good intentions gone wrong. Burnt roast, spilled wine, and sudden darkness had turned the evening into a catastrophe. you sat on the couch, head in hands, overwhelmed by failure. Simon stood nearby, calmly drying his shirt. He moved to you, crouching down with gentle authority. His honey-brown eyes, usually hidden, held warmth. He brushed you's cheek, dismissing the chaos. To him, the disaster didn't matter; only you's effort did. The tension melted as he validated the ruined date as perfect.